Bush Hog PT5 manual Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service

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OPERATION

OPERATION

Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace when necessary with authorized service parts. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious injury may occur from not maintaining this machine in good working order.

7.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service

Refer to the tractor operator’s manual to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed according to the manufacturers recommendations. The following are some of the items that require daily service and inspection:

•Tire condition/air pressure

•Wheel lug bolts

•Steering linkage

•PTO shield

•SMV sign is clean and visible

•Tractor’s lights are clean and functional

•Tractor Seat belt is in good condition

•Tractor ROPS is in good condition

•ROPS is in the raised position

•No tractor oil leaks

•Radiator free of debris

•Engine oil level and condition

•Engine coolant level and condition

•Power brake fluid level

•Power steering fluid level

•Fuel condition and level

•Sufficient lubrication at all lube points

•Air filter condition OPS-U-0030

PT5 09/10

Operation Section 4-12

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Contents PT5 To the Owner/Operator/Dealer Page Bush Hog Division is willing to provide Table of Contents Maintenance Section Safety Section Safety PT5 09/10 Safety Section Safety Safety Safety Safety SGM-06 Stop Mowing if Passersby are Within 300 Feet Unless Wait a minute...Save a life See Your Bush HOG Dealer Decal Location QTY Type Description Decal Description Safety Safety Safety Federal Laws and Regulations Introduction Section Introduction Introduction Before Operating this Machine Assembly Section Attachment to Tractor Ballast WeightTractor Selection Storage Coupling UP HydraulicsRemoval from the Tractor Page Operation Section Operation Operation Operator Requirements Personal Protective Equipment PPEOperator Thrown Object Protection Tractor RequirementsRops and Seat Belt 3-Point Hitch Tractor HorsepowerTractor Lighting and SMV Emblem Hydraulics Front End WeightPower Take Off PTO Dismounting the Tractor Getting on and OFF the TractorBoarding the Tractor Starting the Tractor Operation Connecting the Implement to Tractor PRE-OPERATION Inspection and ServiceTractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Boom Unit Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Frame Assembly OPS-B- 0023G Operation Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Mower Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Implement Operating the Implement Machine ControlsArm Controls Unclogging Cutterbar, Checks or Adjustments Forward SpeedHighway Working BreakawayDriving the Tractor and Implement Starting the Tractor Brake and Differential Lock Setting Driving the Tractor and Boom Operating the Tractor and Implement Foreign Debris Hazards/Overhead Obstructions Operating Speed and Ground SpeedOperating the Attached Head TRACTOR, BOOM, and Attached Head Storage Shutting Down the ImplementDisconnecting the Implement Transporting the Tractor and ImplementTransporting on Public Roadways Operation Operation Hauling the Tractor and Implement Troubleshooting Guide Page Maintenance Section Lubrication FastenersAdjusting the Knife Guides CutterbarSharpening the Knife Ram Seal Replacement- General Information Filtration MaintenanceHydraulic Rams To Change Seals on Angle, Reach and 40 MM Dia Lift RamControl Valve Non Return ValveHose Replacement Hydraulic HosesReplacing Spool O Rings Main Relief ValveProper Torque Values for Fasteners Hose WarrantyHose Connections Storage Maintenance Limited Warranty To the OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER PT5 Powertrim Sickle BAR Boom Mower